Founded in 1990, CCPIT Sub-Council of Chemical Industry and CCOIC Chemical Industry Chamber of Commerce are branches of CCPIT (China Council for the Promotion of International Trade) and CCOIC (China Chamber of International Commerce), and acts in accordance with the articles and principles of CCPIT. CCPIT CHEM has been the certified member of The Global Association of the Exhibition industry (UFI) since 2012. Administratively, CCPIT Sub-Council of Chemical Industry (CCPIT CHEM) affiliates to China Petroleum and Chemical Industry Federation (CPCIF) as its Conference & Exhibition Department.

CCPIT CHEM is the national foreign trade and investment promotion organization in chemical industry, and functions as a bridge for the cooperation between China's chemical industry and foreign counterparts. Through conducting economic & trade activities, overseas visiting and exchanging delegations, organizing or participating in exhibitions and conferences home and abroad, CCPIT CHEM has endeavored to enhance industry dialogues and network, promote foreign trade and investment, and deepen the understanding and cooperation between China's chemical industry and foreign counterparts.